Professional Skills for International Business

Professional Skills for International Business

University of London

Об этом курсе: This course provides insight into the key professional skills needed by managers at all levels of an organisation. You’ll learn key skills such as how to make a positive first impression; how to become a role model at work; effective time and resource management; and networking.
This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study.
If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba
This course is endorsed by CMI

In week one we will look at workplace relationships and communication, including making a positive
first impression, collaborative stakeholder relationships, verbal and non-verbal communication, and how technology can impact on these areas.

Видео: Case Study: Interview with Oliver James | Applications of the 7Cs of Communication

Discussion Prompt: Comparing Experiences of Communication

Reading: Communicating Across Cultures

Видео: Communication across cultures |Interview with Andrew Harding

Reading: Communicating in the Virtual Workplace

Reading: Geert Hofstede

Видео: Global Communication | Paul Taylor

Видео: Week 1 Summary

Reading: Further Reading: First Impressions

Reading: Further Reading: Communication

Reading: Further Reading: Relationship Building

Reading: Further Reading: Making A Positive First Impression

Graded AssignmentОцениваемый: Week 1 Quiz

НЕДЕЛЯ 2

Becoming A Role Model In The Workplace

This week will introduce you to the concept of role models in the workplace, from what is involved in being a role model, to aligning professional behaviours and workplace culture. You will also be introduced to example of best practice role models at all levels of an organisation, and have the opportunity to reflect on your own professional behaviours and potential.

In this week we will be looking at a range of time management techniques, and how they can be applied. This week will also share ideas about how to prioritize and delegate tasks, including delegating upwards.

Reading: 3 Ways to Give More and Be More Proactive At A Networking Event

Reading: 6 Ways to Convince Your Boss That Business Travel Is Important

Reading: Susan Cain | Networking for Introverts

Reading: Learn To Love Networking

Reading: Further Reading: Networking

Видео: Networking and social media

Reading: How To Use Social Networking

Reading: Personal Learning Networks | It's Who You Know

Видео: Key Concept: An Understanding of your Personal Brand

Видео: Case Study: An Understanding of your Personal Brand

Видео: Interview with Claire Taylor | Personal Brand

Discussion Prompt: Personal Brand

Видео: Case Study: Interview with Valentina Lorenzon | Personal Brand

Видео: Summary of Week 4 and the Course

Graded AssignmentОцениваемый: The Importance of Delegation

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